To know Jewelers of America, you need to know the people behind JA Member companies -- your trusted local jewelers and designers who uphold the highest business standards in the jewelry industry. Today, we spotlight Sandra Riper, owner of Sunset Hill Jewelers & Fine Arts Gallery in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which has been a member of Jewelers of America for over 30 years! Let’s get to know Sandra a little better!

I am Sandra Riper. I am Jewelers of America. #IamJA #WeAreJA

Sunset Hill Jewelers & Fine Arts Gallery was founded in: 1983

My favorite part of my career is: I have a passion for beautiful jewelry and a desire to help people make special memories with every purchase.

My favorite work trip was: The Piaget ball in Manhattan will always remain a favorite. Back then, it was so elegant, the ball, the cocktail parties. So very elegant.

Accreditations and certifications I hold: Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America

My favorite personal piece of jewelry or timepiece: My Cartier pendant watch from 1910. It was a self purchase.

One word that describes me is: Passionate

Morning person or night owl? 24/7

My guilty pleasure: Champagne

My #1 bucket list vacation destination: Lake Como, Italy

Diamonds or gemstones? Diamonds

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The most embarrassing fashion trend I used to rock: One gold pinky fingernail and/or toenail

If I have to sing karaoke, I would pick: Garth Brooks' "Friends in Low Places"

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